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But surely saaaaaaaaaafety is most important, Eric.
Motorcycles are inherently dangerous, they lean from side to side
when actually moving. If not held upright when stationary they fall
over - most even have a 'stand' to keep them upright, something
a car does not and will never need. Some of them have so much
unnecessary power they can make the rear wheels spin and
generate evil smelling smoke causing severe discomfort, may one
even say lung damage, to bystanders. They can accelerate to light
speed in the blink of an eye and can brake better than any car (how
dangerous is that to an innocent car driver tailgating one of these
monstrosities when the rider uses maximum braking efficiency to
avoid another innocent car driver pulling out in front of him).
I think that all 'bikes should be fitted with leg shields, front, rear
and side air bags. All riders should, by law, be required to wear
six layers of protective clothing with a sensor equipped, protective,
inflatable over-suit. They should also be required to have a Safety
Person - wearing high viz clothing and a hard hat surmounted by
a flashing blue light - walking in front of them, at a maximum speed
of four miles per hour waving a red flag to warn other road users
of the incredible danger approaching them.
Saaaaaaafety, I have it in spades, man. Strangely though some of
the above proposals were once law here and others have been
proposed by our 'Safety' conscious legislators but, luckily, been
ignored. Inflatable leathers are already common wear on track
and are available for road use.
Ken.
Originally Posted by grouch
